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FWB 530H

1970 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWB 530H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 95,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 95,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 94,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 94,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,260 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 93,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,147 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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FWB 530H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWB 530H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 56 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWB 530H registered?

FWB 530H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 January 1970.

Is FWB 530H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWB 530H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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